Really? Hop Nation is ten years old? Time sure feels strange sometimes...
Nevertheless, faced with the evidence, we can confirm that the much-loved brewery will be celebrating its first decade with a number of events across five glorious November days and nights.
If you're keen to raise a glass to founders Sam and Duncan – not to mention the much, much bigger crew keeping this multifaceted, multi-venue brewing company ticking every day – check out the details below and lock in some quality time at the bar.
10th Birthday Party - November 13
Join Dunc and Sam as they host an evening of beer, food and tall tales while toasting a decade of Hop Nation. It'll feature the return of their original beer, The Fiend IPA, as well as The Next Dawn Hazy Double IPA. Tickets include an open bar of Hop Nation tap beer, seltzer and Site wine, plus food from Good Pizza. Book here.
Birthday Trivia - November 14
Trivia is good, but birthday trivia is better simply by virtue of the epic prizes, including a year worth of beer, cases of gin and wine, and heaps more. They'll have trivia specials including $10 pints of Giddy, The Heart and Footscray Draft, as well as $20 rounds of Margys & Dr. Pep pizzas from Good Pizza.
Slice Night - November 15
Friday night's the one for pizza and beer lovers at the taproom, with loads of drink specials, including $10 pints, and Good Pizza by the Slice.
Brewery Tours & Brewer's Shout - November 16
Go behind the scenes and ride with Dunc and Sam for the day as they share all the secrets of their business – and plenty of delicious drinks. You'll start at the Footscray taproom at 9am, get whisked away to their Mornington Peninsula venue for lunch, beers, and a brewery tour, then head back to the comfort of Footscray in the afternoon for an hour-long brewer's shout. More info and bookings here.
Family Day - November 17
Wind down the week's festivities with a fun, family friendly day at the taproom. There'll be face painting, acoustic music and three of the most beautiful words for parents who still like to get out and be social amidst a cost of living crisis: Kids eat free.
